
SASC will hold tryouts during May and begin training at the NAV in late July. Our model allows for more focused training sessions and tends to curb overuse injuries.” Players enjoy playing high-level soccer tournaments along with a combination of intense training.

“Many families prefer not to play every weekend so they have time at home. “Our model has proven to be a great success for families and for the players,” Hassenfelt said. The teams play one to two tournaments a month in lieu of weekly league play. One of two soccer clubs based in Moore County, the travel-only SASC features a new model of competitive club ball. Lighted fields allow us to continue to train after daylight saving time without disrupting schedules already in place.” “Our teams will have a consistent training location and access to pristine and lighted fields. “We are excited to partner with the NAV and the Bortins family,” said Ted Hassenfelt, director of coaching for SASC. The club’s partnership with the NAV will provide one stable location for training. Since its inception, SASC has practiced at various fields throughout the county without a true home field. A partnership with the National Athletic Village (NAV) for the 2016-2017 season will allow SASC to use its facilities and fields for technical training, practices and conditioning.

Sandhills Area Soccer Club (SASC) has found a home for training and potentially future tournaments.
